ABSTRACT
The knowledge and application of various calculations are essential for the practice of pharmacy and related health professions. Many calculations have been simplified by the shift from apothecary to metric system of measurements. However, a significant proportion of calculation errors occurs because of simple mistakes in arithmetic. Further, the dosage forms prepared by pharmaceutical companies undergo several inspections and quality control tests. Such a system of validation is almost impossible to find in a pharmacy or hospital setting. Therefore it is imperative that the healthcare professionals be extremely careful in performing pharmacy math.
